Howard County Government offices, animal shelter, 50+ centers, and Alpha Ridge Landfill, as well as local Maryland courts in Howard County, will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25th and the the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect as there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim, or food scrap collection on the 25th.

The Task Force has been charged with finding a way to better support agricultural viability in eastern Howard County.

A Howard County construction project to stabilize a short stretch of stream slope and two existing storm drain outfalls experiencing damage from erosion near 8686 Wheatfield Way in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, June 1st. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-September 2026.

A Howard County construction project to replace approximately 550 feet of six-inch and eight-inch water main along Birchwood Way in Jessup, is expected to begin on or about Monday, June 1st. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early August 2026.

Fire Chief Louis Winston issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Xavier Dove. 

The addition of cottage clusters to Howard County’s zoning code will allow for more affordable, missing middle housing options for older adults in Howard County

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, and animal shelter, as well as local Maryland courts in Howard County, will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth National Freedom Day holiday on Friday, June 19th. There will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim, and food scrap collections on the 19th and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.